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PRPhotos.comNow that Weezer has released the final EP in their SZNZ (pronounced Seasons) series, frontman Rivers Cuomo says it’s left him with some depression. He said, “This always happens after we finish working on an album. It really occupied most of my time for the last couple of years.” He described working on the band’s…

Getty ImagesThe Eagles have released a remastered HD video of the 1979 Joe Walsh classic, “In The City.” Originally recorded by Walsh and featured on the soundtrack to the film, The Warriors, it was also used in the final scene. Six months later, he re-recorded the song with the band and issued it as part…

Getty ImagesPink Floyd leaned on social media to post gratitude to their fans. So far, they’ve helped raise “half a million pounds for charity. In U.S. dollars that’s around $650,000. It’s all from sales of their single, “Hey, Hey, Rise Up” of which they donated all the proceeds to Ukraine Humanitarian Relief. He posted that…

PRPhotos.comDavid Lee Roth has shared a new solo version of the Van Halen classic, “Everybody Wants Some!!”. This comes four months after he released an unheard, 2007 solo version. The new recording, like the previously released “You Really Got Me,” “Dance The Night Away,” “Panama,” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” was recorded in May during…

PRPhotos.comIn a recent radio interview, Brian Johnson said he couldn’t discuss AC/DC’s future because it wouldn’t be fair to the other members. When pressed about the band ever reconvening to perform live or to record a follow up to 2020’s Power Up, he said “I’ve been told not to – by everybody. It’s the official line.”…

Getty ImagesIn a couple of videos posted on their socials, Def Leppard thanked their fans for a great 2022 and said that it’s been a “long, long tour already, and there’s loads more to go.” Singer Joe Elliot led the message by showing gratitude to everyone for the last 45 years of their career and…

Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne recently earned four Grammy nominations for his Patient Number 9 album and he tells Billboard that it was totally unexpected. He was shocked when he was told about it. After over 40 years of radio airplay, he commented on his continued success, and said, “I’m most proud that I’m 74 and I just had another hit record. Whatever I’m doing,…

Getty ImagesA Quadrophenia ballet is in the works. Rachel Fuller, Pete Townshend’s wife — who had orchestrated Townshend’s last version of the Who’s 1973 rock opera that hit the road back in 2015 — posted a “principal casting call” ad on social media declaring the production would premiere in London during the spring of 2024…

Getty ImagesR.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is currently recording his first solo album due out in 2023. Coming on the heels of his two solo singles, Stipe told Departures.com, “I’m collaborating with a bunch of different musicians, and each of those songs, if I get my way — which I think I will because I’m paying…